Who are eligible for Tooth Spacer Treatment?
- Children who have had premature tooth loss.
- Before time extraction of children's teeth.
- New tooth growth is slow in kids.
- If there is a crowding of teeth, there might be a need to extract one or more, which will leave an area open for permanent ones to grow.
If these conditions are met or you need guidance for Tooth Spacer in Ahmedabad, schedule an appointment with Dr. Ankit Bhagora.
Types of Space Maintainer Appliances
The broad categories are:
1. Removable
These are used when minimal development is visible. These are made of acrylic or similar dental material, which have to be prevented from decaying or any damage.
2. Fixed
The fixed maintainers are permanent and applied to secure the area of the tooth which hasn’t grown or the development is invisible at the particular moment. The four common types are- crown and loop, band and loop, distal shoe, trans palatal, and lingual arch.
Space Maintainer Treatment Procedure
- A dental examination is the first step to know if the child needs to get this or not.
- Upon confirmation, a metal band is put around the teeth after which a dental impression is taken using the mold material.
- The dental impression forms the structure that helps to make the shape of the appliance perfect.
- The type of appliance for tooth spacing to be used is decided based on the structure of the teeth.
- On the next visit, it is cemented into the right place appropriately.
The cost of Space Maintainers' procedure in Ahmedabad is dependent on the type of tooth spacer used, dental visits, and pre and post-consultation. A thorough examination will determine the exact cost of the tooth spacer required for the patient.
What are the benefits of a Tooth Spacer?
- It ensures proper teeth alignment.
- It prevents the need for orthodontic treatments.
- It is beneficial for maintaining room for the permanent ones so they can grow straight and not from upwards or backward.
- It prevents the adjacent teeth from encroaching on other areas of growth.
- The application of this dental appliance doesn’t cause any pain.
Aftercare of the procedure
- Good oral hygiene is mandatory after getting space maintainers fixed.
- The child must not touch the space with the fingers or the tongue.
- Avoid sweet and sticky food items like chocolates, candies, chewing gums, etc., and hard eatables.
- Go for a check-up regularly as the maintainers might require tightening from time to time.
Takeaway
The complete procedure positively affects the dental health of the children. Reach out to Karnavati Dental Care for Tooth Space Maintainer in Ahmedabad. You can happily trust us as we firmly believe in maintaining hygiene, thoroughly investigating, and giving our best so that the bright, wide, and perfect smile of your child is retained.
